Find the right wood
for your project
A growing library of wood species with hardness, workability, cost, and use cases. Answer three questions and get matched to the best wood for your build.
Species Reference
Search and filter species by type, hardness, cost, and outdoor suitability.
Open →Wood Guide
Answer a few questions and get species matched to your project, budget, and skill level.
Open →Board-Foot Calculator
Build a cut list, add a waste allowance, and get the exact lumber you need to buy.
Open →Best Wood For…
Ranked species picks for cutting boards, workbenches, tables, outdoor builds, and more.
Open →Compare Species
Compare any two species side by side: hardness, workability, movement, cost, and more.
Open →Community Designs
Browse woodworking projects shared by the community. Rate, comment, and download plans.
Open →Popular Species
See All →- Black LocustHardwood · 1700 lbf
- White OakHardwood · 1350 lbf
- Eastern White PineSoftwood · 380 lbf
- Black WalnutHardwood · 1010 lbf
- Southern MagnoliaHardwood · 1020 lbf
- BalsaHardwood · 90 lbf
- TeakHardwood · 1000 lbf
- CatalpaHardwood · 550 lbf
PlankForge is a growing reference for wood species used in woodworking, covering hardness (Janka rating), workability, seasonal movement, cost, and which projects each species suits best. Every entry is sourced and reviewed, and the library grows with community-submitted photos and feedback.
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A reference tool for the woodworking community. Create an account to save favorites, build cut lists, and share your projects.